ISBN:
9781000851861
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (197 pages)
Series Statement:
Routledge Research in Applied Ethics Ser.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
307.1/216
Keywords:
City planning-Moral and ethical aspects
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Urban policy-Moral and ethical aspects
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City planning Moral and ethical aspects
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Urban policy Moral and ethical aspects
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Urban poor
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Sociology, Urban
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- Methodology -- Overview -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 From Cities to Municipalities -- The Received View of Cities as Technologies -- Municipalities as Technologies: A Tale of Two Senses -- Municipalities as Technologies: Lessons From Structural Ethics -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 3 Moral Extensionism and the Municipality -- Moral Extensionist Thought: From Humans to Nonhuman Animals -- Moral Extensionist Thought: From Humans to Ecosystems -- Hans Jonas, Weak Anthropocentrism, and Technology -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 4 Moral Ordering's Structure -- Introduction -- Moral Ordering's Internal Congruence -- Wisdom Across Planes of Existence -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Marginalized and Vulnerable Stakeholders -- Introduction -- The Municipality, Temporality, and the Preexisting Conditions of Marginalization -- The Municipality, Temporality, and the Preexisting Conditions of Vulnerability -- Moral Utility -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 The Public -- Introduction -- Roots and Limits of Individuals and Groups -- Lessons From Antonio Caso -- Mega-Trucks and Their Moral Dimensions -- Urban Existential Practices -- Additional Avenues for Citizenship Practice -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- 7 The Nonhuman World -- Introduction -- Recalling Weak Anthropocentrism for Multi-Stakeholder Engagement -- Urban Growth Boundaries as Urban Technologies -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- 8 Future Generations -- Introduction -- Lessons From Jonas for the City -- Possible Future People, Duties, and Logical Coherence -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 9 Urban Artifacts -- Introduction -- Moral Ordering and Urban Artifacts -- Replacing the Brooklyn Bridge: A Thought Experiment.
Abstract:
"This book applies the concept of moral ordering to urban affairs. It demonstrates how multi-stakeholder engagement can enhance the quality of city life while supporting ambitions such as ethical urban sustainability and human flourishing. While there is a history of philosophers viewing cities as technologies, cities' encompassing nature inherently limits them. Urban sustainability matters often affect marginalized and vulnerable people, the public, nonhuman species, future generations, and urban artifacts. Problems can arise when stakeholders' interests and needs appear at odds. The author argues in favor of the concept of moral ordering, a process designed to address issues involving different stakeholder groups such as municipal officials and residents. By employing moral ordering, a view comes into focus, revealing that the attention that each group receives reflects their place in the process, providing the necessary degree of moral respect. Finally, the author shows how moral ordering can lead to urban enlightenment. He examines real-world applications of moral ordering, such as New York City's Participatory Budgeting Project, to make the case that municipalities can begin to bolster municipal-community relations in ways that promote urban enlightenment. Urban Enlightenment will appeal to researchers and advanced students working in philosophy of the city, applied ethics, philosophy of technology, urban planning, environmental studies, and political science"--
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